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The ‘Fenian’ Claddagh: Why the crown may be the ‘most Irish’ part of the design
Speaking to The Irish News, fashion historian Laura Fitzachary explored the symbolism and discussed how the crown “may be the ...
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Why Irish iconography is having its moment in fashion
Irish symbolism has emerged as a strong fashion motif so far in the 2020s, from homegrown design to the runways of London ...
Irish Independent on MSN3d
Calls in Galway for European protections on Claddagh ring symbol – ‘It’s about love, loyalty and friendship’
The Deputy Mayor of Galway city is leading calls for European legislation to protect the Claddagh ring symbol to combat a ...
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Every Irish Girl I Know Is Wearing Claddagh Hoops – I Asked An Expert Why
For those unfamiliar with the Claddagh ring’s meaning, the hands, which grasp a crowned heart, are meant to signify love, loyalty, and friendship. How you wear the traditional Irish design can ...
I went to Dunnes Stores to see their new pieces – they’ve so many jewellery bits, amazing dupes & loads of summer skirts
AN Irish fashion fan has shared her latest trip to Dunnes Stores – and showed off gorgeous pieces from €20. Leila, who goes ...
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Legend of the Claddagh Ring
As mentioned in my last two articles, I am on the hunt for the perfect Claddagh ring. I am studying abroad in Galway, Ireland—the believed birthplace of the Irish Claddagh ring. There are so many ...
The Irish Times26d
A New Yorker in Antrim: ‘There have been frissons of suspicion but there is a strong sense of community’
Her wedding band, a silver Claddagh ring, glints as she talks about the ... and community can be a very loaded word here in the North of Ireland. When you see it in its kindest, most generous ...